2.09% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Harvard Medical School is 2.09% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,890 people applied and 165 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Harvard Medical School is 10.01%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Harvard Medical School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Massachusetts, Harvard Medical School's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 2.40%.
Harvard Medical School Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Harvard Medical School2.09%10.01%7,890165
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
Massachusetts Medical Schools2.40%11.21%37,721742
Public4.79%19.92%4,903235
Private1.61%8.30%32,818507

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Harvard Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 53 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 8 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 38 to 61 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 14 to 86 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenMassachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants7,8903,6374,158639 (8.1%)7,251 (91.9%)
Matriculants1656310023 (13.9%)142 (86.1%)
Acceptance Rate2.09%1.73%2.40%3.59%1.96%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Harvard Medical School is 521 and the average GPA is 3.96 over 165 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Harvard Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Harvard Medical School5213.96
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Massachusetts Medical Schools5163.88
Public5123.87
Private5183.88

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Harvard Medical School.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225193.90-
20235193.90-
20245213.90-
20255213.963.87

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2025. To apply to Harvard Medical School, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Harvard Medical School's application system by October 22, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Harvard Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to Harvard Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Harvard Medical School 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-10-15
Regular Secondary2025-10-22
Secondary Application Fee$100
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Harvard Medical School Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry / Biochemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Math
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Writing
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.